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Peter
Next week – from the 12th to 16th – we’ll be at Interbike, the largest bike industry trade show in North America. We’ll be meeting with dealers and distributors, and introducing over 40 new products. Please drop by booth 20005 to see our newest gear. Interbike show Outdoor demo : Sept. 12 & 13, 2011 Trade [...]
Author:
Peter
Beginning Sept 3rd at 8:00 Team Topeak-Ergon’s Eddie O’Dea set out to cross the state of Georgia along the Trans North Georgia route with 22 others. They started under blue skies and 60 degree temperatures, but the highs for the day would be in the high 90s. TNGA is 350 miles with over 56,000 feet [...]
Author:
Peter
Once again the largest brands in cycling will converge in Friedrichshafen, Germany for the EUROBIKE trade show August 31th to September 3rd. This truly global cycling trade show is the annual exhibition where dealers and consumers get to see the newest and most innovative products for the coming cycling season. Topeak will be displaying their [...]
Author:
Peter
Leadville, Colorado, USA The Leadville 100 is one of the largest mountain bike events in the USA. This year, in the absence of Dave Wiens, Alban Lakata and Yuki Ikeda toed the start line of this 100-mile race with 11,700 feet of elevation gain. In 2010, Yuki placed 11th overall and looked to improve his [...]
Author:
Peter
The Albanator shows his hand, becoming the Austrian Marathon Champion for the fifth time, and also taking the Hill Climb Champion’s title. Alban Lakata showed a home crowd again what he is made of. Within a week, he took home two gold medals and a silver at different Austrian national Championships. It was an illustration [...]
Author:
Peter
Free Road & Trailside Repair Skills Workshop with Dorothy Nichols Not everyone wants to be their own mechanic, but you should know some basic bike related repair skills that could save you from a long hike home. Join Topeak’s Dorothy Nichols for a one hour session on trail/road side repairs and a look at latest [...]
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Peter
August 1, 2011 Fort Collins, Colorado, USA On August 1, 2011 an estimated 100 riders will embark on one of the hardest multi-day mountain bike races in the World. With roughly 470 miles to cover and over 60,000 ft of climbing, this event takes racers from Denver, CO to Durango, CO through some of the [...]
Author:
Peter
Raleigh America will be hosting its 3rd annual “Raleigh Dealer Camp” dealer event and symposium from July 19-22, 2011. Raleigh will be returning to Suncadia Resort, in Washington state. More than 100 of Raleigh America’s top dealers will be invited to a lively dialogue focusing on a variety of topics and opportunities in the bike [...]
Author:
Peter
Where: Roslyn, WA., Suncadia Resort – Nelson Dairy Farm When: July 21, 2011 If you are in Washington state next week and wanting to race the season’s first Cyclocross race come on out to Raleigh’s Midsummer Night’s Cyclocross event at Suncadia Resort – Nelson Dairy Farm. Topeak is a race sponsor and will have a booth in [...]
Author:
Peter
Breckenridge, Colorado, USA The Firecracker 50 is a true Colorado classic. This 50-mile race takes on some of the greatest high alpine trail that Colorado has to offer. Drawing thousands of racers and spectators, the Firecracker 50 is one of the biggest mountain bike events in Colorado. Racing this year for team Topeak-Ergon was Jeff [...]
